@jc523 I am familiar with this bot but it does NOT tell me the total number of orders so far....I wo

@jc523 I am familiar with this bot but it does NOT tell me the total number of orders so far....I would rather make my own estimates rather than rely on the bots estimate....thx anyway

Bob Bushman•9/11/23, 1:07 PM

It will tell your number and how many are ahead of you.

Bob Bushman•9/11/23, 1:07 PM

Once you sign into the queue that is.

TTonyZ2525 @jc523 I am familiar with this bot but it does NOT tell me the total number of o...

Jehly•9/11/23, 1:52 PM

You could just put yourself in line. I jumped a few spaces because those that got in before me, one way or another, did not have their orders filled. It’s been said the average per month is about 24. So, when you put your name down, take your assigned S/N, subtract the number the bot says it’s currently on, divide that by 24, that’s how many months you’ll likely have to wait.

Bob Bushman•9/11/23, 2:04 PM

The bot simply tells you how many are left before you, and updates as units ship and others drop off.

Simply ping the bot and divide the remaining number with a guesstimate of units delivered monthly.

DrQuinn•9/11/23, 2:44 PM

To give an idea of how many people drop once it's time to actually pay, my order number was 315, origianal SN given was 285. I am now paid and 4 units away with SN 191.

ToreDL87•9/11/23, 2:45 PM

Just paid mine but got invoice 3 days ago, was "8.25" months for me, my original number was pretty high as well but 100-150 people somehow didn't want one anymore so now I'm SN 188.

Jon (Bounty_V)•9/11/23, 2:47 PM

Yeah I was like 120 something originally and got in the mid 90s for my actual unit

ToreDL87•9/11/23, 2:48 PM

Yeah only 8 months'ish of waiting, I've waited a whole lot longer for a whole lot less, the MSFFB2 kept me in the loop just fine for years anyway.

Bob Bushman•9/11/23, 3:36 PM

Being able to afford it when time comes is certainly a concern for me.

But my thinking is worst case this thing is so special I'll scalp it to a local flightsimmer if I really need the money.

Bob Bushman•9/11/23, 3:37 PM

I was #496, currently #423

Bob Bushman•9/11/23, 3:39 PM

And that's falloff, not from units delivered, actual units ahead of me is 236 atm.

Jon (Bounty_V)•9/11/23, 3:56 PM

Save a bit each month and should be gucci

Andre•9/11/23, 10:43 PM

I filled out a google form to get on the waitlist for a base and I haven't heard back. Who can I reach out to to learn more about the waitlist?

Jon (Bounty_V)•9/11/23, 11:16 PM

faq also check spam folder.

https://discord.com/channels/965234441511383080/986474224241741884/1048909362028093450 dm the bot to check status

AAndre I filled out a google form to get on the waitlist for a base and I haven't heard...

FlatSpin•9/12/23, 12:10 AM

you won't until it's ready to ship.

Mack•9/12/23, 2:52 AM

Anyone know if the TM warthog works? I understand it fits virpl bases.

MMack Anyone know if the TM warthog works? I understand it fits virpl bases.

MashedPotato•9/12/23, 3:17 AM

yes, all the buttons work just fine

AAndre I filled out a google form to get on the waitlist for a base and I haven't heard...

highvision•9/12/23, 5:21 AM

You should have gotten an email from Google Forms labeled "VPforce RHINO Preorder", look inside that to see the form you filled out. Then maybe in 18hrs or so you can check the VPforceBot and type in "!info my.email@gmail.com" etc to see the response, it will show your order number reservation date and serial number assigned. You will be contacted I believe when yours is close to being built, i.e. pay for it, and confirm shipping info I'm guessing.

VPforceBot•9/12/23, 6:46 AM

:package:

RHINO #0188 Has Shipped!

VPforceBot•9/12/23, 7:46 AM

:package:

RHINO #0189 Has Shipped!

VPforceBot•9/12/23, 7:51 AM

:package:

RHINO #0190 Has Shipped!

Mustang 1-1•9/12/23, 3:10 PM

Hey guys, does anyone know if ffb with the rhino works with Prepar3d? Also xplane and fs2020z

DrQuinn•9/12/23, 3:20 PM

Yes, though I'm not sure how well it works in Prepar since I don't use it.

Simon2012•9/12/23, 3:36 PM

Invoice paid, can't wait to get this baby home !

Hazzer111•9/12/23, 5:10 PM

Just had a quick go in DCS with a bit of a bodged setup for the mount till all my parts arrive (hopefully tomorrow).

Had a little fly in the P51 as that has always been a favorite of mine when flying in DCS with the MSFFB2. It felt good, but different. I have a couple of daft questions. With the sidewinder, the force (or spring gain I suppose in the rhino settings) was a fixed variable in that it never really needed changing. Whereas with the Rhino and the gain at 100, it appears to be too strong to an unrealistic level! Can any of the rhino owners relate to what I'm saying and I'm keen to know what settings are being used to give that feeling.

I'm slightly confused and mesmerised with all the settings as to how I can get a realistic feeling setup. Will I need to keep changing settings depending on the sim and the aircraft as well?

sherman229•9/12/23, 10:17 PM

When you put in to get on the list do you get a email or something to tell you what spot you are? i put in like a week or two ago and i haven't heard anything

Jon (Bounty_V)•9/12/23, 10:24 PM

faq

sherman229•9/12/23, 10:28 PM

Ahhh ok thank you must have missed that

sherman229•9/12/23, 10:29 PM

468 rhinos to go lol

Mustang 1-1•9/13/23, 12:27 AM

hey guys, I have a extension pvc pipe and a metal real aircraft joystick. With the CLS-E theres basically no force. How much more will the rhino give me? also once I get mine can i put the more powerful motors in it or are they too big.

Mustang 1-1•9/13/23, 12:27 AM

Real aircrafts give 40lbs at 9 gs and I am just trying to get as close to that as I can.

Fer•9/13/23, 12:40 AM

Hello using ah-64 with adaptativo center the stick got very stiff and some time moves to another position when trimming, Does anyone have experiment this behavior too?

MMustang 1-1 Real aircrafts give 40lbs at 9 gs and I am just trying to get as close to that a...

Will3D•9/13/23, 1:40 AM

I personally gave up on trying to achieve "real world" forces. Perhaps not important to everyone, but once geared up, I lost the ability to fly helis, as the static force became too great.

Will3D•9/13/23, 1:42 AM

It also becomes very unforgiving on the design and any small slop becomes amplified. I also find the motors aren't great at holding centre so can feel a little "loose".

Will3D•9/13/23, 1:51 AM

This design gave me about 8.3:1 with the 4.2Nm motors. I found there was a point where the extra torque gained wasn't worth the disadvantages, at least for me.

Mustang 1-1•9/13/23, 2:01 AM

how many lbs of force with that design?

Mustang 1-1•9/13/23, 2:01 AM

that design looks very clean and nice btw

Will3D•9/13/23, 4:10 AM

Thanks. I think about 35Nm. I've put a luggage scale on the handle and I think it was about 14kg of force for full deflection.

Will3D•9/13/23, 4:10 AM

Thats about 400mm above the pivot point.

MMustang 1-1 that design looks very clean and nice btw

Will3D•9/13/23, 4:33 AM

I upgraded the rose joints, as these developed play in a rather short time. This is one of the problems with higher forces.

WWill3D I upgraded the rose joints, as these developed play in a rather short time. This...

Seattime•9/13/23, 4:46 AM

Agree, from past experience with race car suspension parts and building motion sims, I purposely steered clear of them for my stick and yoke FFB setups. They do allow a nice compact build though.

ddrake1984•9/13/23, 5:49 AM

@walmis sorry for the ping, but I just wanted to be clear, I am only after a WW adapter, not another RHINO

SSeattime Agree, from past experience with race car suspension parts and building motion s...

Will3D•9/13/23, 5:53 AM

Yeah, I ended up paying about $20ea for the rod ends I'm using. They seem to be holding up for now, certainly much better than the cheaper options.

SSeattime Agree, from past experience with race car suspension parts and building motion s...

Will3D•9/13/23, 5:54 AM

Harder to design without using at least one rod end though. Especially if you want it "compact" with these larger motors.

WWill3D Harder to design without using at least one rod end though. Especially if you wa...

Seattime•9/13/23, 7:23 AM

Agree, so installed mine under the sim floor..

SR-F_Winger_[73]_David•9/13/23, 7:24 AM

Just in Case... If anyone wants to sell his Rhino... Please contact me:)

VPforceBot•9/13/23, 9:27 AM

:package:

RHINO #0193 Has Shipped!

VPforceBot•9/13/23, 10:02 AM

:package:

RHINO #0192 Has Shipped!

Ssherman229 Ahhh ok thank you must have missed that

jc523•9/13/23, 2:56 PM

wow, that waiting list is getting long

FFer Hello using ah-64 with adaptativo center the stick got very stiff and some time ...

Number481•9/13/23, 3:10 PM

not sure I follow exactly the symptom you are describing. Can you elaborate? Does it only happen with adaptive centering enabled?
In general, for issues I have seen related to force trim in helicopters.. Make sure you do not have any curves in your axis settings in DCS and make sure your Rhino calibration is accurate in VPf configurator

@jc523 I am familiar with this bot but it does NOT tell me the total number of orders so far....I wo

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